Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee

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Episode 150 | March Madness is around the corner, and DP & McGhee tee up the conversation with a wide-ranging look at some of the biggest stories across the sports industry before welcoming one of the key architects behind college basketballโ€™s marquee event.

From labor negotiations and international baseball surprises to league scandals and golfโ€™s evolving leadership, the hosts cover plenty of ground before sitting down for an insiderโ€™s perspective on the NCAA Tournament.

In this episode:

๐Ÿ€ A featured conversation with Dan Gavitt, discussing:
โ€ข Preparations for the upcoming NCAA Division I Menโ€™s Basketball Tournament.
โ€ข What it would take to expand the tournament beyond 68 teams.
โ€ข His career path from college coaching to sports marketing, athletic administration, and ultimately a leadership role at the NCAA.

๐Ÿ€ WNBA labor negotiations โ€” the latest developments and what they could mean for the leagueโ€™s economic trajectory.

โšพ A surprising upset in the World Baseball Classic, as Team USA suffers a shocking loss to Italy.

โšฝ A major scandal hits Major League Soccer, where a gambling investigation results in two players receiving lifetime bans.

โ›ณ Structural changes on the horizon at the PGA Tour, as new CEO Brian Rollap explores significant reforms for the sport.

From the boardrooms of professional leagues to the bracket-building of March Madness, this episode examines the pressures, politics, and planning that shape the modern sports business landscape.

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